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2 Early Christian paintingsPurposes of Early Christian paintingto illustrate the power and glory of Christto tell the story of Christ and his life

3 Early Christian paintingsFound in the catacombs of Rome on the stone wallscatacombs: underground passageways built for religious services and to bury the deadDue to persecution of Christians by Roman emperors.Lack depthUsed symbolism

5 Purpose of Basilica for ChristiansBasilicasPurpose of Basilica for Christiansgathering for large number of people to worshipAfter Constantine permitted Christian worshipExterior of Basilica: plainadded campanile (bell tower) to original design

6 Interior: Dramatic decorationBasilicasInterior: Dramatic decorationWalls decorated with mosaicsmosaic: small pieces of glass and stone set in cement.placed so that light causes flickering on images = Houses of Mystery

7 Growth of Byzantine CultureConstantinople: capital in the Eastern part of the Roman empireRoman, Greek, and Eastern influences blended to produce art.

13 Mosaics of the Hagia SophiaMadonna and Child with the Emperor Justinian and Constantinesymbolize that the Church and the State are dedicated to the Virgin and Child.

14 Sant’ Apollinare in Classe San Vitale BasilicaSant’ Apollinare in ClasseFeatures 2 mosaics on opposite sides of the apseArtwork is flat, stiff, more abstract and formal than early Christian art workpictures serve as religious lessons for ALL